Vehicle Laws - Dangerous Driver Abatement Program - Establishment (Dangerous Driver Accountability Act)

HB 8 establishes Maryland's Dangerous Driver Abatement Program to address repeat traffic violations captured by automated systems. It directly affects drivers who accumulate three or more violations (e.g., running red lights, ignoring stop signs, or speeding near schools) within 12 months, as recorded by traffic cameras or speed monitoring devices. The program requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to send written notices detailing violations, list approved safety courses online, and mandate that repeat offenders complete a course within 30 days - or face suspension of their vehicle registration. Low-income offenders (with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level) are exempt from the course requirement but must still receive the notice.